Nexus ##16
First Comics • Nexus Vol. 2 (The Deluxe Series)
Writer
Mike Baron
Interior Artist
Steve Rude
Cover Artist
Steve Rude
Publication Date
January 1986
Cover Variant
Regular/Standard
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
In this issue, the cosmic executioner Nexus (Horatio Hellpop) continues his mission to eliminate mass murderers as dictated by his dreams. This story arc involves various political intrigues on the planet Ylum and deals with the psychological toll of Horatio's powers.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress ticks along the left edge, slight blunting on the top left corner, mild surface scuffing on the pink portions of the cover, and possible minor edge wear. The comic appears moderately well-preserved inside the polybag.
Estimated Market Value
$3.00 - $8.00 (Raw); $35.00 - $55.00 (Graded 9.6/9.8)
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies typically sell for under $10.00. High-grade (CGC 9.8) specimens occasionally reach $50.00 among series completionists.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of shipping and grading fees would likely exceed the market value of the book. It is a fantastic reader copy.
Notable Features
Features art and letters by the legendary Steve Rude. Notable for its high production values as part of First Comics' 'Deluxe Series' featuring Baxter paper, which resists yellowing better than standard newsprint.
Authentication Notes
The book exhibits authentic First Comics trade dress for the mid-1980s, including the correct $1.75 price point and Baxter paper sheen. No signs of reproduction or tampering are evident.